Mel Gibson's publicist says actor will not be charged over photographer's claims

Actor Mel Gibson is satisfied police have found no substance in the "disgraceful and untrue" allegations made against him by a Sydney photographer.

Gibson's lawyer, Christopher Murphy, was informed of the decision by police not to press charges against the Oscar winner on Thursday.

"Police have completed a thorough investigation of allegations made by a Sydney photographer and have concluded there is no evidence to substantiate any charge against my client Mel Gibson," a statement from Gibson's publicist, Rogers and Cowan, said.

A Daily Telegraph photographer had claimed she was berated by Gibson as he was leaving an Israeli Film Festival screening at the Palace Verona Cinemas in Paddington on Sunday, August 23.

Gibson denied the allegations, which were referred to NSW Police.

"Mel Gibson has totally denied from the onset these disgraceful allegations," the statement from his publicist said.

"He is now satisfied that the police, after speaking to witnesses and reviewing CCTV footage and other evidence, have found there is no substance to the claim.